Situated at the mouth of the Bensafrim River, Lagos is part of the southern region of Algarve. Tourism and allied services are the backbone of its economy. Much of the population lives along the coast, while inland is sparsely populated. A small town, it can be seen on foot, though there are bus and trains stations including plenty of taxis as well. Lagos has some old traditional architecture examples such as the city centre. Beaches are long and sandy or hidden by cliffs providing much need privacy. Ponta da Piedade has a lighthouse which is attractive and interesting. Famous for its ceramic, the range is amazing and available in lots of styles and colours.
Portugal is an old favourite in the overseas property market and continues to offer foreign real estate buyers an affordable and solid market in which to invest. With its sleepy villages and colourful, vibrant cities and towns, and picture perfect fishing ports, Portugal property is one of the most affordable and sought after on the Mediterranean Coast. With variety of properties such as small farmhouses, modern apartments, townhouses, luxury villas property in Portugal can be bought off-plan, newly constructed or on resale.